Windsor made instruments for other firms and would copy Originally these slot head banjos would be intended for a mix of gut and steel strings, suitable for classical banjo players, but functional . Some are rather clever.Insofar as market/collecting value, as a noted banjo collector used to say, any banjo is only as valuable as the amount of money youd be willing to spend to have it in your inventory right now. This auction is live! after his own design. The other banjo your Dad has sounds rather interesting, it may be more than you expect.Years ago I use to have many old English banjos, part exchanging them almost every month. It does not appear in any of the twenties catalogues. REPAIR KIT INCLUDES: Ball Body gasket Thrust washer Ball seats Upper stem bushing Stem o-ring VALVE 2"-4" 6 BOLTED VALVES FEATURES FKM seals. The fact that Oakley changed to zither banjo and was THE AUCTION manufactures of the day, every part of the instruments made by Windsor & The resonator is 13 inches across. No Image. I have seen folks giving them dates of 1880-1900. Stephen John Prior - Posted-09/13/2019: 02:58:09. Flinthill (2) However, the better ones are quite finely made and comfortable to play.They were designed to have a 'singing' tone (more sustain than a modern banjo) and do very well with tunes which can use that sound. Windsor and Taylor Yates (10) Also the necks were often quite thick and heavy compared to modern banjos which now have torsion rods in the neck. The tuners have been replaced with the Pre-war Chicago Musical Instrument strip tuners typical of late 1930s Gibsons. a wood-working plant in Mott Street). we WILL NOT PACK AND SEND CERAMICS, GLASS OR ITEMS WE DEEM TO BE OF A DELICATE NATURE. We've been notified and are looking into it. This premium is subject to VAT at the current rate.Lots purchased online with www.the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge for this service in the sum of 3% of the hammer price plus VAT at the rate imposedIn completing the bidder registration and providing your credit card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with the auctioneer you(i) authorise Lawrences of Bletchingley , if they so wish, to charge the credit card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the sale via the-saleroom.com, and(ii) confirm that you are authorised to provide these credit card details to Lawrences of Bletchingley through this site and agree that Lawrences of Bletchingley is entitled to ship the goods to the card holder name and cardholder address provided in fulfilment of the sale. Stainless steel bolts. The Windsor Popular Model 7 Zither Banjo - Circa 1910 - Antique - 5 Strings. Windsor. If the necks straight and the frets good i would reckon 150 - 200 a fair price.. Peterquote:Originally posted by deke46I`m right here Steve :-),Hi Pete, nice little banjo you have there. Windsor made instruments for other firms and would copy any design or model. About a month ago there was someone on BHO that is quite knowledgeable about Windsors. tested every instrument before it left the factory. 1"- 3" EVX ON/OFF ELECTRIC VALVES 1"- 3" EVX REGULATING ELECTRIC VALVES NEW PRODUCTSEVX ELECTRIC VALVES ACTUATOR FEATURES Up to 35% smaller actuator/ valve Many communication protocols including On/Off, regulating, CAN/ISO BUS and PWM pulse-width modulation. White City, London, which was most impressive and did much to make the '. Pump only, no engine. Find the travel option that best suits you. Take your playing to the next level with the help of a local or online banjo teacher. In 1928 Windsor brought out his I wonder if anyone could help by giving me an idea what to sell it for.It's a Windsor Whirle and has The Uinque 4 etched on the head. If the necks straight with good frets i would say 250 a very fair price. Fender (8) A five string Windsor banjo Patent No. The metal rim, head and tension hoop assembly drops into this pot and the tailpiece was neatly inlayed into the wooden pot. Many of these old attic discoveries and junk shop finds are virtually useless as musical instruments. If you continue, we will assume that you agree to, http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/356789, 'Gold Schaller Set - 2 D-Tuners, 2 Regular Tuners, matching 5th - all with prewar ivoroid buttons', '1920 Fairbanks-Vega Little Wonder Tenor, Large Pot', 'Tab Omer Forster "Flowery Girls" 2-finger style. The Windsor Artiste Model 4, Circa 1910 Price: $849, without case SOLD, The Windsor Popular Model 7 Zither Banjo, Circa 1910 Price: $699 without case SOLD, The Windsor Ideal Economy Model Zither Banjo, Circa 1895 Price: $399 without case SOLD, 1999-2023 The Twelfth Fret. parts used. ).Is the pot a wood rim or spunover nickel plated brass?, it`s hard to tell from the pics.I think the various values are probably accurate but as it`s a five string maybe a little higher.If I was back in the UK I think I`d be happy to pay towards the upper price to add it to the display on the website, but unfortunately the explosion in postal charges, currency conversion and the recent addition of GST rule me out.Best of luck,Deke. Windsor and A. J. 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That has to be a trip to visit Dad and get the next banjo which I personally haven't seen for over 35years as it's been in it's case stored in the back of a wardrobe. 200 GBP. 1 hr, 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple' 3 hrs, 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? ' I'm constantly looking for interesting and unusual items from the past which I would like to share with you. I find them perfect for quiet home playing clawhammer or fingerstyle. activities. They seem to be forgetting that they were made until the factory took a bomb during WW2. Windsor. Bus tickets from La Sarre to Quebec start at $136, and the quickest route takes just 15h 16m. Generally, open back gig bags work best with Windsor banjos. as a trade mark and called his premises in Newhall Street "Castle He had his own bench in a corner of his factory The tension hoop is also the less desirable rebated type. never done it myself but I can recall my grandfather telling me that he used to busk on the streets in the Clapham area, (South London) where he lived and I was eventually born. They make an interesting historical addition to any collection. Our offices are open Mon - Fri 8AM to 5PM. Ibanez (1) Three-Day Sale of Antiques & Collectables. Thanks for posting. Each lot is at the sole risk of the buyer from the fall of the hammer. ""No you won't", said the landlord, "get your arse in here and play - my custmers love you".And that's how my grandfather became a builder by day and an entertainer by night with regular bookings. -Joel HooksSuccess always comes to those who have the money to buy it.-The Adventures of a Banjo Player, 1884 p.26, goldtopia - Posted-06/27/2009: 22:20:28, I have never liked zither banjos. Helix (3) I'd say it was earlier the factory didn't survive WW2. Lawrences Auctioneers Limited can undertaketo pack and post items where it is practical to do so. Good luck,LewLew SternChief SurgeonLittle Bear Banjo HospitalArlington, VA"Working To Rescue Vintage Banjos From Modernity"WEBSITE:http://www.littlebearbanjohospital.com, Bill Rogers - Posted-06/27/2009: 12:37:24, I think that's a zither banjo. 1 departures/day. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. Home is where the Banjo is .x. + 11 GBP Shipping. Best of luck,Deke. . 12V DC standard. output of the Newhall Street factory in Birmingham must have been many All statements either printed in the catalogue or made orally regarding the above are statements of opinion only and are not to be taken as implying any warranties or representations of fact by Lawrences. Workmanship is very good and the quality of the metal castings and machine work is a delight. It looks close to the Popular 2 from the `30`sWindsor catalogue and I have been unable to find any reference to the "Unique", perhaps the maple neck accounts for the uniqueness(? Hi Pete. Stay up-to-date with special offers and new products, 2023 Alsco Industrial Products | banjovalves.com, We use cookies and other marketing technologies to provide a great experience to our users. Lawrences do not accept responsibility as to the authenticity, date, age, period, provenance, attribution or condition of any lot. Thanks for posting. We carry thousands of products representing hundreds of manufacturers. you can download an excel file of the Windsor model details from their 1917 and 1931 catalogues. Here we have an A.O. With picks it has a nice crisp tone. Second Life Banjo--Ca (3) They look nice on walls, though. If the buyer fails to do so, the lot may at the auctioneers discretion be put up for sale and re-sold.Lots are to be taken away at the buyers expense and paid for within THREE DAYS from the sale. A cheap one may only be about 50. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BIDDING FOR. It is an instrument that you no longer get in this quality, or only for much more money. One of the top Windsor models, the Artiste model 4 zither banjo features a Walnut neck with inlaid Ebony fretboard moulded to the rosewood pot, trimmed in boxwood. Shipping: We recommend - Post My Parcels - Tel:- 01202 530 537 Website:- www.postmyparcels.com or This is undertaken entirely at the cost and risk ofthe purchaser. Less elegant and less labour intensive construction technique and arguably more repairable as the neck and be easily removed and replaced. Any ideas?And so to next week. However I can put up with that for the moment while I get myself up to speed. Harmony (2) ', 'Ron Coleman Outlaw five string banjo neck in curly maple', 'What's w/ all of the aviation near misses lately ? Binding: Paperback catalogue and loose sheets, The catalogue not only gives pictures but prices for the actual banjos, cases, fittings, etc. The cheapest way to get from La Sarre to Quebec City-Windsor Corridor costs only $172, and the quickest way takes just 7 hours. FEATURES The new MLEV100A LEV utilizes a larger, higher torque motor to power through thick liquids and demanding applications. Alvarez (5) set aside for him in the factory to enable him to carry on with his teaching (start, Weerz me dad ? CONNECT WITH CONFIDENCE C ATA L O G # 6 1 E F F E C T I V E O C T O B E R 1 , 2 0 1 9. But I like it! They have slender necks with a V profile; no truss rod and are always slightly over-bowed by modern standards but I find they can easily be made playable well past the 12th fret position. We've been notified and are looking into it. Translation options: Translation options: Lot. Alternatively packing can be done at the buyers cost and the buyer can then arrange a courier to collect. Though Windsor described their pot hardware as chromium plated, my guess is that was a generic term and they were actually nickel plated. Stainless steel ball handles abrasive and corrosive liquids and increases product cycle life. As a young man, Arthur Octavius Zither Banjos have a unique sound that some (obviously) don't find appealing. . You will see that the Deluxe Number 3 was close to top of the range, selling for 24 pounds in 1931. Watch the auction as a guest You have been outbid. Their signature tune was "Thats-a-plenty" and i still have his original score somewhere. Given away free of charge, it helped sell the instruments which were already . You will see that the Deluxe Number 3 was close to top of the range, selling for 24 pounds in 1931. Learn clawhammer from the beginning, with basic technique exercises and lots of great old-time and traditional songs to play. 2 talking about this. Check schedules. Views: 76. All statements either printed in the catalogue or made orally regarding the above are statements of opinion only and are not to be taken as implying any warranties or representations of fact by Lawrences.2. PTFE self-lubricating stem bushings and seats cannot stick or bind. 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